When Lightning Strikes / Gabe Benzur
Saturday, September 7 - Sunday, October 13
The Invisible Dog is thrilled to announce it’s 16th season opening with When Lightning Strikes, an exhibition of sixteen new paintings by resident artist Gabe Benzur.
When Lightning Strikes is a part of the 2024 Armory Show’s cultural program.
Opening Reception:
Saturday, September 7
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Gabe Benzur’s meticulous oil paintings depict vibrant, supernatural landscapes that invite viewers to immerse themselves in otherworldly realms. Drawing inspiration from a quote by Seneca about Etruscan religion, each painting explores different facets of Etruscan mythology. Through imaginative interpretations of gods, sacred places, and the underworld, Benzur translates fragmented archaeological and historical records into visual spectacles. These works transport viewers into realms of superstition and primordial possibility, where the gap between known and unknown becomes a fertile ground for exploring color and belief.
Exorcism = Liberation: What is your first memory of dirt? / Yanira Castro / a canary torsi
Saturday, September 7th
6:00 - 7:00pm
Exorcism = Liberation is a public art project by Puerto Rican-born, Brooklyn-based artist Yanira Castro / a canary torsi and a team of collaborating artists. The project is taking place across multiple local organizations in citywide collective experiences in New York City, Chicago and the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts.
Exorcism = Liberation utilizes familiar forms of political media campaigns to immerse the public in collective sonic experiences, calling us to grieve, remember and act towards mutual liberation during this presidential election. The project is composed of three slogans and QR codes distributed through posters, ads, handmade banners, lawn signs, stickers and pins through participating community organizations.